After graduating high school, the one thing I wanted to do was get out of Orlando. Throughout college I was convinced that I wouldn't go back. It wasn't that I hated the city, it's a fine enough area, but it wasn't exciting. There was no inspiration. In all honesty, I wanted to move back up to New York.But, years later, here I am in the one city I swore never to settle in. And you know what? It's not horrible. I've learned to appreciate it as an adult; I don't live in the same cookie-cutter neighborhood where people wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go to bed. I've found adventure here; art, life, and excitement. With Samir , it's even better and more solidly...home.
And every now and then I find a bit of Central Florida that's different from the rest. A part that's built on community, that has history and buildings that aren't re-built every ten years. European influences, flowerpots under windows. It's these places that make me happy to still be here.
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It's only when you leave home for a bit, and then return that you start to fall in love with it again :)
I miss living in Orlando. But I can understand your initial desire to leave. I've moved 10+ times in the last 5 years, but I do miss my original home, in Colorado. :0
When I was home last I drove through historic Eatonville for the first time ever! It was so quaint. I couldn't believe it was so close to where I grew up. Have you been?
This city has some great little niches. I love the old neighborhoods in downtown. I think it is just a part of being young...you are supposed to hate where you are.
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